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8/15/21, Operation Allies Refuge: Kabul Airlift
24th STS CCT’s who were able to clear the abandoned Airport of all defunct Aircraft, shelling’s & UXO’s, to establish runways & provide a landing strip for all international flights in & out of the Kabul Airport in order to evacuate several thousands refugees.
The Combat Controllers enabling & establishing an international Airfield in hostile territory in a rapid pace anywhere in the world are really unsung heroes who don’t get as much glitz’s & glamour as SEALS, but do an incredibly difficult job & are just as highly skilled & proficient multifaceted tacticians who perform multiple high-threat level missions on an elite level on par with the rest of JSOC Command.
The compositional structure of the highly secretive unit is also really fascinating because they’re divided into 6-Team Color coded Elements (including a HQ) that serves in multiple purposes as it pertains to the specific Operation.
This one in particular was Black, as their specificity is CCT, but they also have Teams that specialize in every aspect of Special Operations including Assaulter & RECCE teams (all of whom were also present & assisted in the evacuation).
Not going to highlight any particular individuals because they’re all still active duty, but the Bearclaw & Scorpion Gang always gets the job done...